| As we enter the heat of July
there are a few things to insure your water garden is the best it can be!
Fish digest fish food differently when water temperatures increase.
High quality fish food is always recommended and at
Hillltopwatergardens.com we offer a large selection of food we have tried
and tested. During the summer, as the water temperature is elevated
your fish are able to digest processed food easier. This means you
want to feed a high protein fish and Koi food for optimum growth and
color, but don't forget your Koi when you enjoy summer produce.
Floating pieces of watermelon and cantaloupe in the evening are so beneficial
to your Koi's health. I feed my pond fish and Koi twice a day when the
water temperature is between 60 - 80 degrees Fahrenheit and once a day
above 80 degrees. I stop feeding my fish when pond water temperature is
over 87. The key to summer water garden success starts with making sure
that you don't over feed you fish.
Finally, we have found great results
with adding pond bacteria to ponds, water gardens, or water features. Pond bacteria is important because it helps to
maintain your filter system and helps to reducebuildup so that in the heat of
the summer your water quality does not take a dive. Pond bacteria
will not hurt your pond plants (including water lilies) and has shown to
help prevent some strains of bacterial infections in your pond fish.
We sell several different brands of bacteria including Mircobelift,
Aquaone, CrystalClear
Clarity Max Plus with Activated Barley, and
Eco fix pond care.
If you have any questions or would like
any recommendations on farm ponds, lakes, commercial ponds, backyard water
gardens, or any pond supply please feel free to contact us at info@hilltopwatergardens.com.
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